SABINE FBX1200 Operating Manual

Manual is about: Feedback Exterminator

Summary of FBX1200

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    O perating g uide quick start setup on back page contents section one — front & back panels 2 1.1. Fbx2400 front panel controls & led indicators 2 1.2. Fbx2400 back panel controls & connections 2 section two — applications 3 2.1. Fbx setup for monitors 3 2.2. Fbx setup for entire mix 3 2.3. Fbx setu...

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    2 1. Setup press and hold this button to begin the fbx setup mode. Filter leds (light emitting diodes) will flash 5 times and the setup led will begin to flash. You are now ready to set fbx filters. 2. Ready the ready led lights when the automatic fbx setup pro- cess has completed, or the ready butt...

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    Lit-fbx1200/2400-op-en-050817.Pmd - rr 3 © 2005 sabine, inc. Section two — applications 2.2. Fbx setup for entire mix 2.1. Fbx setup for monitors 2.3. Fbx setup for single insert point 2.4. Fbx setup for insert send & return right main send left main send ch. B in ch. A in all other signal processin...

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    4 4.1. Before you begin these instructions apply to both the fbx1200 and the fbx2400. The 2400 is a dual- mono version of the 1200. Your fbx feedback exterminator will improve any sound reinforcement system. The instructions presume that you are familiar with the funda- mentals of sound reinforcemen...

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    Lit-fbx1200/2400-op-en-050817.Pmd - rr 5 © 2005 sabine, inc. 4.2. How to operate your fbx1200 / fbx2400 place equipment & make connections. A. Patch your fbx1200 or fbx2400 into system and make all connec- tions (refer to pages 2 and 3 for connection options). B. Place speakers and microphones in pe...

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    6 section five — how to use fbx features 5.1. Input / output level switches use the two-position switches on the back panel of your fbx1200 / fbx2400 to compensate for input level or output level requirements. Note: for unity gain (recommended), set the channel's input & output level switches to the...

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    Lit-fbx1200/2400-op-en-050817.Pmd - rr 7 © 2005 sabine, inc. Section six — troubleshooting tips mode, hold down the setup and reset dynamics buttons at the same time. Refer to section 5.2. For more details. Q. Why does my system sound thin and muffled? A. Place the fbx in bypass mode. If the system ...

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    8 section seven — fbx theory & practice 7.1. Introduction to fbx® why fbx? Feedback is certainly the most pervasive challenge to the audio industry. The potential appearance of sudden, loud, out-of-control feedback is every sound engineer’s and musician’s nightmare. Unlike more subtle audio quality ...

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    Lit-fbx1200/2400-op-en-050817.Pmd - rr 9 © 2005 sabine, inc. 7.3. Parametric filters and fbx of course, many savvy sound engineers, realizing the limitations of graphic equalizers in removing problem feedback, prefer to use a different type of equalizer, called a parametric eq, for such appli- catio...

  • Page 10: Caution!

    10 warn ing! This equipment must be earthed. Caution! Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Caution! Shock hazard. Do not remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product ...

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    Lit-fbx1200/2400-op-en-050817.Pmd - rr 11 © 2005 sabine, inc. Limited warranty this limited warranty valid only when purchased and registered in the united states or canada. All exported products are subject to war- ranty and services to be specified and provided by the authorized distributor for ea...

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    Sabine, inc. • 13301 nw us highway 441 • alachua, florida 32615-8544 usa • phone: (386) 418-2000 • fax: (386) 418-2001 register your fbx equipment online at sabine.Com.